A few images of the boats during the Coniston Records week 2008

9 11 2008

A few images capturing the speed and excitment of Records week on Coniston Water 2008. These images are just a flavour of some of the action during the 5 days (3rd to 7th November 08) and if you are looking for more specific images of the event then please contact me at photocaz67@aol.com

Half missing, the Voom takes to water

Half missing

lying low, Nigel Edwards

lying low, Nigel Edwards

Jet Skier Alan Pickard being followed into the pitts by the Hustler
Jet Skier Alan Pickard being followed into the pitts by the Hustler




Coniston Record Week – the boats

9 11 2008
Jim Noone's morning run

Jim Noone





Coniston Record Week – the boats

9 11 2008
Helen Loney

Helen Loney

Ben Morse glides across Coniston Water
Ben Morse glides across Coniston Water
morning run

morning run

the misty atmosphere for the Cranefield P1 Evolution

the misty atmosphere for the Cranefield P1 Evolution

Chris Loney in the F3000 class to gain the world record of 123.01mph
Chris Loney in the F3000 class to gain the world record of 123.01mph

A few images capturing the speed and excitment of Records week on Coniston Water 2008. These images are just a flavour of some of the action during the 5 days (3rd to 7th November 08) and if you are looking for more specific images of the event then please contact me at photocaz67@aol.com

Chris Loney drives to success

Chris Loney drives to success





Mark Naylor flips

9 11 2008

An unfortunate crash by driver Mark Naylor during the Records’ Week – get well soon Mike!

high speed crash by Mike Naylor

high speed crash by Mark Naylor

Head Down

Head Down

scenic location

pulling ashore the Talon 18





meet the drivers

9 11 2008
racing colours of Ben Morse

racing colours of Ben Morse

Capturing a few images of the drivers of the speed boats during Records’ Week November 2008

The Hustler - driver of the P1 craft

The Hustler - driver of the P1 craft

Chris and Helen Loney after a successful day's racing

Chris and Helen Loney after a successful day

Brett Duncan concentrating on the race ahead
Brett Duncan concentrating on the race ahead
last minute advice

last minute advice





meet the on lookers

9 11 2008
through the eyes of a child

through the eyes of a child

An exciting time for on lookers for the 5 days at Coniston

Sim Davis capturing the action

Sim Davis capturing the action

blue sky thinking

Dave Sanders - blue sky thinking!





In the Pits!

9 11 2008
Nigel Edwards' boat being serviced by the side of Coniston Water

Nigel Edwards' boat being serviced

A few images in and around the pits

Steering Wheel

before the race

On Tow!

the Hustler arrives in town

Voom Voom

Voom Voom





Location Location!

9 11 2008

The Coniston Record’s Week was held at Coniston Water, The Lake District. Carol has captured a few images to set the scene for the backdrop for the week

speed boats - the focus of the day

speed boats - the focus of the day

Location Location

behind the Blue Bird cafe - the backdrop for the Records' Week

Coniston Water

early morning view of Coniston Water

looking on

looking on








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